HTTPS protects a connection. It does not certify honesty.
A fraudulent website can use HTTPS too. Protecting a connection and establishing that a business deserves your trust are different questions.
INSIGHTS
Stories worth understanding.
A surprising story, a striking figure, a dispute or a familiar misconception. Explore what each reveals about your business’s digital identity.
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Explained
Understand digital concepts, risks and common misconceptions.
Lookalike domains: when letters deceive the eye
A name can look familiar while being different. A substituted letter, an added word or a character from another alphabet may be enough to cause confusion.
No website? The domain name may still be in use
You type a domain name and no page appears. That does not tell you whether it is available, abandoned or for sale.